14-2-206 VARIANCES

A. Variances from the terms of this Code may be granted by the Planning Commission, according to the provisions of this Title and State Law. An application for a variance shall be filed with the Planning Department. Said application shall contain the following: 1. A description of the requested variance, together with a description of that Land Use Code provision for which relief is being requested and why such provision causes undue hardship or need for variance. 2. An accurate plot plan, where appropriate, indicating the manner in which the variance will be applied and its effect on adjacent properties. 3. A filing fee as set by the City Council. 4. If required, mailing addresses of all of the property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the subject property, as per current County records, printed on self adhesive labels. B. Any request for variance shall be heard and decided by the Planning Commission. When considering the request, the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing to review the request and other concerns and take appropriate action upon the request. C. The noticing requirement for a variance heard by the Planning Commission shall be as follows: 1. Notice sent to all property owners within a three hundred (300) feet radius of the subject property fourteen (14) days prior to the hearing date. 2. Posted with notification signage on the subject property by the City and shall be posted by the City at least ten (10) days in advance of the scheduled meeting. D. The Planning Commission, after hearing necessary testimony, information and citizen input, shall then make a finding conforming to this Title and Section 10-9a-702 of the Utah State Code. F. In granting a variance, the Planning Commission may impose such reasonable conditions as will ensure that the use of the property to which the variance applies will be as compatible as practicable with the surrounding properties